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Macau, Vegas of China
Known as the Vegas of China, Macau is indeed an epicentre of gambling and glitz. While luxury entertainment here is world-class, the city has much more to offer than that.
Source: China Discovery | Wikipedia | Macao Government Tourism Office
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Known as the Vegas of China, Macau is indeed an epicentre of gambling and glitz. While luxury entertainment here is world-class, the city has much more to offer than that. Macau was a Portuguese colony for 300 years, a history marked by a cultural hybridity that manifests itself in all aspects of life: Chinese temples stand on maritime-themed Portuguese tiles; the sound of Cantonese permeates streets with Portuguese names; and when you're hungry, it could be Chinese dim sum, pastéis de nata (Portuguese egg tarts) or Macanese minchi (ground meat stir-fried with potatoes) that come to the rescue. (Wordings By Lonely Planet)
![Home to 4001 rooms and suites, Sheraton Grand Macao is the world's largest Sheraton and the biggest hotel in Macao.](https://thienxuantravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sheraton-Grand-Macau-is-the-worlds-largest-Sheraton-Hotel-1024x683.jpg)
UNESCO World Heritage Site & Unique Heritage | The 400 years of Portuguese rule has certainly left their mark in Macau - from architecture to food and even language, the unique assimilation of Chinese and Portuguese cultures in Macau has made it one of a kind. In 2005, the Historic Center of Macau was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and with over 20 locations that witness the unique co-existence of Chines and Portuguese cultures in Macau.
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Largest Gambling Center in the World | Known worldwide as the "Gambling Capital of the World", Macau is the only place in China where casino gambling is legal. Macau generates more revenue from gambling than anywhere else on the planet, including more than seven times the revenue generated by "The Strip" in Las Vegas. If coming to Macau, you should go into a casino to watch the scene or try your luck.
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A Culinary Capital | Macau has a 400-plus-year-old culinary legacy in the form of its own East meets West “Macanese” cuisine. Furthermore, it has a reputation as a city where chefs come from all over to introduce their new dishes to Asia, which has resulted in UNESCO recognizing it as a Creative City of Gastronomy. It has a multitude of must-try foods, some of which are considered cuisine signatures. Try different kinds of food and satisfy your taste buds and appetite.
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Easy Connected with Hong Kong Less Than One Hour | As the most popular side trip destination from Hong Kong, Macau is well linking with Hong Kong by ferry. Almost 4 terminals in Hong Kong have frequent ferries with stable schedules to Macau. It is highly recommended you and your group to enjoy one day trip to Macau to savor all the essences of this exotic city.
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World Heritage Tour in Central District | Experience the world heritage sites with the blend of Chinese and Portuguese culture, fully experience the history and culture of the former Portuguese settlement in Macao and the old-style community around the Inner Harbour, and further explore the community's distinctive shops and antique stores.Check in and take photo with the historic buildings for a polished journey.
![Saint Dominic's Church, Igreja de São Domingos](https://thienxuantravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Macau-St-Dominics-1024x683.jpg)
A-Ma Temple, Moorish Barracks, Mandarin's House, St Lawrence's Church, St. Joseph's Seminary and Church, Dom Pedro V Theatre, Sir Robert Ho Tung Library, St. Augustine's Church, Leal Senado Building, Sam Kai Vui Kun (Kuan Tai Temple), Holy House of Mercy, Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, Lou Kau Mansion, St. Dominic's Church, Ruins of St. Paul's, Na Tcha Temple, Section of the Old City Walls, Monte Forte, St. Anthony's Church, Casa Garden, Old Protestant Cemetery and the old headquarters of the British East India Company
![Macau Fortaleza de Guia by J. Patrick Fischer](https://thienxuantravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Macau-Fortaleza-de-Guia-1024x683.jpg)
And much more with Macau's famous Squares: Barra Square, Largo do Pagode da Barra, Lilau Square, St. Augustine's Square, Senado Square, St. Dominic's Square, Cathedral Square, Company of Jesus Square, The square in front of the Ruins of St. Paul's. Camoes Square and the Guia Fortress incorporating Guia Chapel and Guia Lighthouse
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The Vietnamese: Inside Macau’s second biggest foreign community. After people from the Philippines, Vietnamese form the second largest foreign community in Macau.
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